Matthew R Forrest, CPC
High School and College Leadership and Personal Power Speaker, Author, Certified Success Coach, Personal Power Coach
Teens and College Students- From ages 13 to 23 We offer scholarships to students who fill out their vision statements which is found in the first 5 pages of my book "100 tips to success and personal power- for the high school student." All they have to do is fill it out and send it in and they receive one free coaching session with me and a free 30 minute consultation with "College planning experts," who help families pay for sending their children to college.
Do you see bigger possibilities for your teen or college student then they can see for themselves? Have you found, like many others, as parent or family member, that you cant get through to them in a meaningful and effective way? I can not only reach your teen in these way to permanently affect their lives in ways of ranging from self esteem to leadership and personal power to success but i can also support you as well. Through my coaching process I establish an openness and a trust between my client (your child) and you ( the parent, guardian, role model). I open the door for you to successfully communicate with your child by showing them the importance and the power of utilizing the tool of openness, team work and trust. Your child will complete my coaching program with confidence, understanding, vision (goal) orientated focus, openness to help others, team work and an ability to make clear and powerful decisions. Through this foundation your child is set up to win in the game of life and advanced coaching is available once this foundations is established.
About Matthew
Matthew is a 28 year-old professional, motivational/ keynote leadership speaker. He was born in Hampton Bays NY and grew up in a blue collar family, played three sports a year in high school and slowly found his life falling into depression and worry, fears and anxieties and soon after that into alcoholism and addiction and at one point he was even suicidal. Much has changed since then and he has walked out the other side. Today he lives a life of hope, strength and leadership and this is what he shares in his presentations. He speaks about the clear and focused decision making that revolutionized his life. He shares the ways of being, the principles, and the state of mind that allowed this to be possible. He targets the youth and as an insatiable desire and ability to communicate and clearly deliver a powerful message to any crowd but especially with the youth. Being as he grew up in the same era as them with the same pressures, similar beliefs and fears, same influences and role models, his message exceeds what is expected of a motivational speaker. Matthews words have touched tens of thousands of lives and he focuses on empowering the youth.His message is leadership and how to be an effective leader, one of trust and courage, openness and focus, acceptance and joy, tolerance and gratitude, service and patience, honor and dignity. His belief is that although leadership is taught in a classroom and many teachers live lives by it they also do not have ample time and/or opportunity to powerfully and intimately convey its importance to every student that needs to and gets to hear it. From his most powerful experiences he has found that quite often the listener needs to hear it from an outside source that has no vested interest in their academic abilities or other interests in general except to serve them. Bring Matthew Forrest to your school and you are guaranteed not only satisfaction but results.
What People Say About Matthew
"Matthew strategy of starting his talks on a personal level really grabs the audiences attention and he kepty our attention the entire time. I am glad I attended."
- Kelly Lester
Marist College
"Matthews talk was awesome and definitely motivated me to be a positive thinker in my life."
- Ray Wellen
Johnson and Wales
"Matthew message andNew per which Helped me stick to my own unique values and improve as a person."
- Dylan Mcmahon
Culinary Institute of America
"Wow! I found it all extremely effective. I am so glad I attended. Matthew has great usage of lifes stories to reflect his message get it across clearly. Great use of jokes, and I left with tools that will affect every area of my life."
- Jonas Rueda
Fashion Institute of Technology
"Mr. Forrest is sincere and speaks from the heart. He encourages a positive behavior modification through self-reflection, an honest assessment and a new positive perspective and strong sense of gratitude."
- Jane MacArthur
Stony Book University
"Matthews idea of how to find a vision that suits each individual personally is very powerful. He was able to convince the group that each and every person is perfect in their authenticity."
- Kenneth William
Johnson and Wales Graduate
"Matthews strategies are very upbeat and excitable, and adding some humor to the message makes his seminars very interesting and powerful."
- John Bruschi
Hofstra Universary
"Matthews talk made me realize how truly blessed I am and he inspired me to better myself daily by listening to my peers and family better and by taking time to consider how the people around me feel."
- Craig Mielenhausen
SUNY Albany
"Matthew speaks from the heart. I like the one line sayings like “sarcasm and vulnerability cannot exist in the same space.”
Matthew comes very prepared and professional. He was very clear when explaining the concept of empowerment through his many examples. He is always very inspirational."
- Amanda Fuller- Wellman
Stony Brook University
"Matthew has a great positive attitude and he also focuses on helping each other."
- Don Diener
Merchant Marine Academy
"Matthews is always honest and his message of thinking outside the box was positive and empowering. He really showed how affectively we can help each other through our leadership as individuals."
- Vito Milillo
NYIT Culinary school
"Matthews presentation was really amazing and very powerful and touched my heart. His ability to reach the entire crowd and move us was great. He created a sense of unity in the room. He is the #1 top, new age speaker I have ever heard and I listen to a lot of motivational talks. I cannot wait to see him again."
- Justin C
William Floyd High School
“5 stars! Matthews honesty is powerful and his delivery is highly effective and captivating. He leave you with a vision to live your life by and that is a very powerful tool to live life with. I got a lot of gratitude from hearing his talk."
- Chris B
Westhampton High school
"Matthew uses brutal honesty and has the ability to relate his life to his entire seminar. He was able to keep me interested in life's message and at no point did I feel like I “have to” be there. He does not try to talk over my head, he has a great attitude and his delivery was very good."
- Robert C
Hampton Bays High School